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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 600.28 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 600.28 and 277.71 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 600.28 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/600.28 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 600.28 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 166,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,705.75/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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